Moscow City Court Refuses To Hold Hearings On Journalist Golunov Case Behind Closed Doors
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published October 29, 2020 | 03:10 PM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th October, 2020) The Moscow City Court has decided that the criminal proceedings concerning drugs allegedly planted on Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov, will not be held behind the closed doors, but will be open to the mass media, Ulyana Solopova, the spokeswoman for the court, told Sputnik on Thursday.
In June 2019, Golunov was detained in Moscow while in possession of drugs that he said were planted on him by police, prompting a national outcry. A probe into how his case was handled has cost two senior police officials their jobs and led to criminal charges against five other officers.
"The first hearing is scheduled for November 11. It was decided to review the case publicly," Solopova said
The official added that the restraining measures for all the defendants involved in this case had been extended until April 20.
The prosecution has previously appealed to the court, asking to hold the trials behind closed doors as information related to the organization of police operations would be disclosed during the hearing.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
Three new bills introduced in Senate
Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month
Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters
Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC
Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address econom ..
One woman died after speedy bus overturned
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa
Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated in Faisalabad
More Stories From World
-
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
1 hour ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
1 hour ago -
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
1 hour ago -
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs stronger defence
1 hour ago -
COP29 host says deal on climate aid essential but offers few details
2 hours ago -
Ukraine jails couple for helping Russia strike hospital
2 hours ago
-
Togo opposition asks W.Africa court to overturn reforms
2 hours ago -
Paris landmark Moulin Rouge's windmill sails collapse
3 hours ago -
Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment dead
3 hours ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
3 hours ago -
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
3 hours ago -
Chinese defense minister to attend SCO meeting in Kazakhstan
3 hours ago